Social Justice
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Young faith grows; liturgy must meet it
Vatican II calls the Eucharist the “source and summit” of Christian life. That conviction invites priests and people to recover the art of celebrating: words we can hear, gestures that include, and a table we gather around. Renewal in worship nourishes renewal in faith and mission.
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Deathonomics: Russia’s new economy
Russia’s war economy has lifted many out of poverty, but at a devastating cost. Families of the dead receive enormous payouts, far beyond normal earnings. Death has become an economic force, blurring the line between tragedy and opportunity.
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Starving children in Gaza and the pro-life movement?
Children suffer bombings, amputations, and starvation? Why are their lives not defended with the same passion? The absence of protest in the face of these horrors raises an uncomfortable question.
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Disadvantage, not destiny, drives imprisonment
Prisoners are more likely to have grown up with violence, drug abuse, overcrowding, poor schooling and unemployment. These disadvantages shape their lives far more than criminal intent. Recognising this is the first step toward justice that heals, not simply punishes.
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The fragile gains of global progress
The world’s poorest are being asked to bear the cost of a system rigged against them. With declining development aid and rising debt repayments, hope is fading fast for millions whose lives are treated as disposable.
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